Haven

Haven

This show started out slow, even lame, but built to a fascinating puzzle show at the end of its first short season. Based on the novel “The Colorado Kid” by Stephen King, it bears little relation to that narrative other than the title and setting. FBI Agent Audrey Parker comes to the small Maine town of Haven to investigate some mysterious events, and partners up with local police detective Nathan Wournos. Over the course of the series, we learn that both Nathan and Audrey have some pretty strange talents. The show has been renewed for summer 2011; I’ll be there.

SEASON TWO

A Tale of Two Audreys – Audrey is shocked to find that the FBI agent claiming to be her shares her memories. Meanwhile, the whole town is asking Nathan where his father is, and Duke gets an unwelcome visitor from his past. – Airdate 15 July 2011.

Love Machine – The machines of Haven turn on their users, and the two Audreys continue to puzzle one another out. Airdate 29 July 2011.

Sparks and Recreation – The air becomes electric as a Troubled person electrocutes several Haven residents, and Audrey meets a very special guy. Airdate 5 August 2011.

Roots – A wedding at a remote location is interrupted when the forest setting comes alive. Airdate 12 August 2011.

Audrey Parker’s Day Off – Deja vu all over again, as Audrey lives the same day over and over and over again. Airdate 19 August 2011.

The Tides That Bind – When Audrey and Nathan investigate a reclusive family, they find a Troubled clan fighting to stay above water. Airdate 26 August 2011.

Friend or Faux – Are we the product of memory, or something more. Audrey has to sort this question out when she meets someone who, like her, carries someone else’s memories. Airdate 2 September 2011.

Lockdown – Haven’s new police chief has a suspicious agenda, and “rot in hell” acquires a new meaning. Airdate 9 September 2011.

Who, What, Where, Wendigo? – A serial killer chases a victim into the woods, and Nathan and Audrey are joined by some unlikely allies as they chase down a cannibal. Airdate 16 September 2011.

Business as Usual – Havenites are dividing into armed camps, the Troubled versus the Non-Troubled. In the middle of it all, Audrey and Nathan have to track down and isolate a Troubled person who is literally drying people up. Airdate 23 September 2011.

Sins of the Fathers – Season 2 Finale. The dead return to wreak vengeance on the living; Nathan asks Audrey for a date and warns her not to trust Duke — right before she disappears. Airdate 30 September 2011.

SEASON ONE

Welcome to Haven – FBI AGent Audrey Parker chases a fugitive to the small town of Maine and discovers a surprising and disturbing personal connection to the town. Airdate 9 July 2010

Butterfly – Nathan and Audrey investigate a bizarre destruction of a local bar, and run afoul of the local minister. Airdate 16 July 2010

Harmony – Like the Sirens of ancient legend, music is maddening — and un-maddening — the residents of Haven. Airdate 23 July 2010

Consumed – While Audrey investigates her own personal mystery, she also teams with Nathan to investigate a series of mysterious epidemic that is threatening to starve the town. Airdate 30 July 2010

Ball and Chain – Some extremely old men turn up in town–but they’re not really that old. What is causing these men to age so suddenly? The myth of Tithonus comes to mind…airdate 6 August 2010

Fur – Hunters are being pursued by the reanimated carcasses of the animals they killed. Seriously. Nathan meets a witch. Airdate 13 August 2010

Sketchy – Do not bend, fold, or shred this artwork, lest the effects redound on the subject. Has a local Haven artist really managed to capture people’s souls in her artwork? Airdate 20 August 2010

Ain’t No Sunshine – Workers at a local hospice clinic are dying, and the residents blame a walking shadow. Nathan makes an astounding discovery about himself, Audrey, and their chemistry. Airdate 27 August 2010

As You Were – Is that you? A shapechanger invades Audrey’s birthday party, while a storm strands everyone on the island. An ideal setting for mystery and mayhem. Airdate 10 September 2010.

The Hand You Were Dealt – Duke Crocker tries to help Audrey investigate her family mystery/history, while Nathan tries to find the source of a series of mysterious fires. Airdate 17 September 2010.

The Trial of Audrey Parker – Taken hostage by thieves on Duke’s boat, Audrey and her supervisor try to escape while she explains why she is still in Haven. Airdate 24 September 2010.

Resurfacing – A family shunned by the town for a tragedy years ago finds themselves host to a poltergeist. Airdate 1 October 2010.

Spiral – We end where we begin, on a beach in Haven, with as many questions as answers. Who are you? Why are you here? And why do you look so familiar? The cracks in Haven widen even further. Airdate 8 October 2010.

Sarah is the author of the Phantom Partners series, as well as the novel Chimera and the YA novel Farside. Since 1994, Sarah has been writing critically acclaimed reviews of science fiction and fantasy television, books and movies. She researched and helped write the first three Official Guides to The X-Files. She currently resides in Northern California.